nipple flow

Son was 33.3 when born.he is 12 weeks now 5 adjusted. He's been really fussing lately with his feedings, he wants the milk don't get me wrong he's hungry but idk what it is he gets really pissed off and starts moving away from the bottle as if hes really frustrated but when i take the bottle out he starts screaming bc i took it away from him lol. he has acid reflux so idk if its maybe a new symptom, I really don't think it's gas either. The only other thing I can think of is maybe its time for a faster flow nipple like the next stage maybe? I never knew how those things work anyway like when to give so maybe that's out but I really don't know. Btw he's drinking 4oz every 3 or so hours , and weight as of a week ago is 9lbs 4oz. HELP

Son was 33.3 when born.he is 12 weeks now 5 adjusted. He's been really fussing lately with his feedings, he wants the milk don't get me wrong he's hungry but idk what it is he gets really pissed off and starts moving away from the bottle as if hes really frustrated but when i take the bottle out he starts screaming bc i took it away from him lol. he has acid reflux so idk if its maybe a new symptom, I really don't think it's gas either. The only other thing I can think of is maybe its time for a faster flow nipple like the next stage maybe? I never knew how those things work anyway like when to give so maybe that's out but I really don't know. Btw he's drinking 4oz every 3 or so hours , and weight as of a week ago is 9lbs 4oz. HELP

My son's almost the exact same age and having the same problem. We tried going up to the Level 2 nipples but he then ends up with half his formula down his chin... According to his therapist, it's partially because of acid reflux and partially because he has trouble sucking the bottle. I'm thinking it's because his reflux hurts. His GI put him on Mylanta, and that seems to help it some. Good luck - it's frustrating!

My son's almost the exact same age and having the same problem. We tried going up to the Level 2 nipples but he then ends up with half his formula down his chin... According to his therapist, it's partially because of acid reflux and partially because he has trouble sucking the bottle. I'm thinking it's because his reflux hurts. His GI put him on Mylanta, and that seems to help it some. Good luck - it's frustrating!

We went back to a Level 1 and that with the Mylanta (1 ml 4 times a day) seemed to do a little better but not much. Now his GI thickened his formula and we're having to use the Level 2 again so he can get it out. We're still having issues getting him to eat, but are now giving him fewer ounces more frequently. Even with that though he's not getting what he should when his reflux is bad, but he seems to make up for it on other days. It's all kind of guesswork and even the doctors are like "try this if that doesn't work". Unfortunately, he's still screaming in my arms from reflux as I write this!

We went back to a Level 1 and that with the Mylanta (1 ml 4 times a day) seemed to do a little better but not much. Now his GI thickened his formula and we're having to use the Level 2 again so he can get it out. We're still having issues getting him to eat, but are now giving him fewer ounces more frequently. Even with that though he's not getting what he should when his reflux is bad, but he seems to make up for it on other days. It's all kind of guesswork and even the doctors are like "try this if that doesn't work". Unfortunately, he's still screaming in my arms from reflux as I write this!

He's on the Similac Alimentum formula b/c they think he has a milk intolerance since he did not tolerate the high protein formula, Neosure, or breast milk well at all. They haven't done a true test, but I have a lot of food allergies and they think it may be somewhat genetic. I'll ask his doctor about the test though b/c it would be nice to know. The GI said if things don't get better by his next appt they may switch to Neocate or Elecare.

He's on the Similac Alimentum formula b/c they think he has a milk intolerance since he did not tolerate the high protein formula, Neosure, or breast milk well at all. They haven't done a true test, but I have a lot of food allergies and they think it may be somewhat genetic. I'll ask his doctor about the test though b/c it would be nice to know. The GI said if things don't get better by his next appt they may switch to Neocate or Elecare.

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